Artificial hair forming device



' P. EIBERLE ARTIFICIAL HAIR FORMING DEVICE Feb. 20, I951 lwvewim' PAUL EIB-ERLE By M}. m

Filed March 26, 1947 A T TORNE Y i atented Feb. 20, 1951 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE ARTIFICIAL HAIR FORMING DEVICE Paul Eiberle, Baltimore, Md.

Application March 26, 1947, Serial No. 737,358 3 Claims. (01.132-56) This invention pertains to the making of coiffures and dressing of hair for the head of an individual, especially of a woman, and more particularly to appendages for same to be used with the head hair, that adds to its attractiveness or increases the apparent growth of hair or hirsutic effects on the head of the person. It includes the use of the natural hair of one individual cut or removed therefrom and formed into an artificial hairdo simulating that of the individual who applies it to her head and being suitable for manipulating and insinuating it in such a manner into her own hair as to combine artistically therewith.

There are several known and used ways of making natural hair of individuals into hairdos or coiffure appendages. In one particular sys tem a foundation of bobbinet lace of fine mesh fabric is used. Wisps or" hair are knotted to the foundation where the threads cross each other. The wisps of hair are fastened closely together to conceal the said fabric. This type of construction is used for flat matted hair surfaces. In

provide a new and improved method of mounting natural hair so it may be used in making arti- 1 ing said decorations.

Other objects will become apparent as the invention is more fully set forth.

For a better understanding of the invention and the objects thereof, reference is made to the appended drawings and the description followother instances the hair is sewed to a fabric by a sewing machine and a wire rod is inserted in the fabric so it may be bent and remain in a bent condition. I

In the above instances, the methods of manufacturing involve considerable skill and tedious labor that makes the finished products relatively expensive. The above methods also are not so effective in holding the hair, and thus the arrangements life of utility is appreciably reduced. In wearing products produced by the above mentioned methods there is the continual anxiety that the above hair appliances may cause embarrassment which the user feels if the fact that her tresses are artificial becomes accidentally disclosed on the occasion when she wants to appear at her best.

It is therefore, an object of this invention to provide a new and improved coiffure appendage of natural hair for use with the coiffure of an individual, that will avoid one or more of the disadvantages and limitations of the prior art.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved coilfure appendage of natural hair made up on an artificial frame that can be made up into a form allowing it to be indefinitely shaped and at all times avoid the exposure of the frame on which it is assembled.

A further object of the invention is to provide a new and improved coiffure appendage of natural hair on an' artificial frame, that may be assembled esily, quickly and economically, and be flexible enough to appear as a natural hair product before and after use throughout.

A further object of the present invention is to ing. These togther outline a particular form of the invention, by way of example and are not a limitation other than set out in the claims which define the scope of the invention.

In the particular form shown in the drawings:

Figure 1 is a front view of an appendage of natural hair formed on a frame and embodying this invention; 1

Figure2 is a side view of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a side view of Figure 1, showing the appendage bent to present a plurality of the appendages;

Figure 4 is a diagrammatic arrangement showing position and form of the hair and wire twisted to hold the loops in place;

Figure 5 is a plan view of the frame used in forming the loops and combining them into a complete appendage, and

Figure 6 is a front elevation of Figure 5;

Figure 7 is an end View of Figure 6.

Similar reference character refer to similar parts throughout the drawings.

The construction shown in the drawings includes a series of flexible metal wires to preferably coated with a plastic or other coating having the natural color of the strands of hair H to be applied to them. Either the end portions or other selected parts of the strands of hair H are laid at right angles against the wires. In this instance the hair is placed between a pair of wires extended horizontally along a relatively flat jig 12 with the wires strung along one of its edges 13. The wires are preferably looped and twisted onto the jig at their ends I4 to keep them in place duringthe construction of the hairdo. The hair H is looped around the jig and brought to the wires [0 where it is tied thereon by twisting the wires about it. Thi is indicated in Figures 4 and 6. The wires may be given one or more twists dethe twisted wires are left free to enable them to" be bent into the coifiure of the user orotherwise. finished off without unloosening the hair. When the hairdo is completed on the jig l2 to-the' desired length, and the hair is looped closelyalonga its whole length on the wires, then the whole hairdo is slipped ofi the jig. This is done= l5y-re'-- moving the clip 25 from v the jig I2. The jig holder 26 has a handle '25 with one-end 2l pressedagainst the rear of the jig. A front jig bearin'gi 28' is formed at the otherend of the-handle 20 and continues upward to form a longitudinal bearing 29 which is positioned alongthe -top 30 of the jig l2.

tively fiatloops, which'ma'y' be opened up or ex- When the appendage. i removed from the jig, the hair is usually arranged in relapanded to make the-hair take on a more natural wavy appearance. The 'hairloops are preferably arranged in layers over one another-to give'th'em ample body and add to their-aesthetic appearance, and-allow the hairs *II to intertwine in among each other. The arrangement-allows the hairs to be placed in grou-p'sbefore twisting, as

is done in the illustrations. This brings the hairs closer together and gives them a combed appearance. After the hair appendage is com pleted on the jig and removed therefrom," it is supported by the wire frame-arranged inwardly and bent into an arcuate contour to conform with the shape of the head of the user or'suc-h other form as may be desirable and made ready for use. Several of the appendages (or rings'as they. are termed arbitrarily, regardless oftheihactua'l shape) may be readily fastened together if desired, and used in that combination. In such cases, the rings may be aligned or placed slightly out of alignment, to suit the situations, and'for handling purposes.

The jig I2 is preferably, made of plastic or'other" rigid material having one" edge portion" l9 "be'v-' elled and calibrated to make the loops 2!: of hair formed thereon take on an elliptical form and readily determine its length. The wires H are brought against the bevelled edge 19, as that portion aiford the most convenient place to put and hold them during the assembly of the hairdo thereon. A handle 40 is formed on one end of the jig to facilitate its use, especially when the hairdo is removed. Clamps may be used to join the loops and hold them in position in place of the twisted wires.

Whileybutone general form of the invention is shown in the drawings and described in the specifications, it is not desired to limit this application-for patent-to this particular form, as it is appreciated that other forms of construction could be made that would use the same principles and come within the scope of the appended claims.

Having thus described the invention; what. is

claimedisz:

1; A device for the forming of an appendage of artificial hair, comprising a flat jig relatively long with-respect to its width; a jig holder resiliently engaging'said jig on opposite faces thereof, said holder having an'extension along one edge of said flat jig and a clip member encompassing said flatjig and said extension.

2. A device as set forth in claim 1, said flat jig having'a tapered edge carrying graduations.

3. A device as set forth in claim 1, said jig holder having a handleportion extending beyond the confines'of said fiat jig.

PAUL EIBERLE.

REFERENCES CITED The'following references are of-record in the file of this patent:

UNIT-ED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 122,133 Mayer Dec. 26, 1871 1,004,130 Wolkow Sept. 26, 1911 1,017,253 Etienne Feb. 13, 1912 1,107,052 Eiberle Aug. 11, 1914 FOREIGN PATENTS Number Country Date 20,917 Great Britain of 1898 1 

